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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

The Democrat OF Rapid attempts to re-
dicule the position taken by the ADvER-
T1sER in regard to official printing.
Such course has no weight, as it con-
tains neither argument nor facts. The
Democrat man has spent the greater por-
tion of his life in the law business, and
it is to be hoped that for the sake
of his chosen profession he places a
higher estimate on it than he appears to
on the newspaper business. In re-
ference to the fees for publishing a
delinquent tax list, the price is fixed by
territorial law, the same as are fees for
attorneys, who always take all the law
gives them. A publisher is entitled to
like privileges.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

Cynthia Cleveland, said to be a
cousin Of the president, resident OF
Detroit, Mich, has written book en-
titled "See-Saw, by One Of EN-" which
is an attack on many Michigan people
of prominence, who figure as characters
in the book under different names. Gym
thia is quite well known in the Hills.
She was on a lecturing tour in the in
terest of the temperance cause in
1881.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

Capitalists of Southern California write
from Los Angeles for information re-
garding the tin interests of the Hills.
An extract from one Of these letters pub
lished in the Rapid City papers says:
"The boomers of this section are talk
ing about Rapid City and the country
contiguous to the tin mines as the coun-
try in which the next tremendous real
estate boom will be witnessed. Capital
lists here feel deep interest in the pro-
duction of tin in your section"
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

No registration is required in order to
vote at the coming election.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

Jay Gould was hiding from the police
few days since in New York. He was
wanted for some peculiar transactions in
stock deal. He attempted to bull the
grocery market last week, but owing to
the fact that Arnold & Meyer keep full
stock of groceries, Gould failed in his
schemes. The people therefore rejoice.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02
TT. MEADE PIUKINuS.


The sale Of mules was attended With
good success. Nearly 5000 was realized
more than had been anticipated.
Monday was monthly inspection and
muster at the post. General Hatch Of
Fort Robinson was present during the
inspection.
The Fort Meade Variety company
win give an entertainment at the post
ON the 9th inst. Harry Clifton is mama
ger, John Flynn secretary and s. II.
Baily treasurer. All members OF the
troupe have had considerable experience
in theatrical matters, and there is every
reason to believe that they will give o
splendid exhibition.
The wagon train that left TT. Meade
August Is for TT. Riley with the
Seventh cavalry, returned last Wednes-
day. The round-trip is a distance OF
], 700 miles, and was made without seri-
GUS accident. One mule was drowned in
a mill pond, and another froze to death.
The transportation consisted of six six
mule teams with trail wagons, and four
four-mule teams, with John E. Ham
mond in charge Of the train.
The fire boys will give q grand ball
Thanksgiving. Preparations are already
under way.
The many friends Of William NJ.
Baird, viii be panied to learn of the
sudden death Of his wife, which sad
event occurred Monday afternoon at
SundHnce. Heart disease is supposed
to have been the cause.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

A race for big money $1,000 side
will take place Saturday on the Sturgis
track between Chico Bill and the Sun
dance mare Manda. The distance is
quarter of a mile.
These horses were to run last Satur-
day at Snndance but the bad weather
prevented the race, and arrangements
we're then made to run on this track as
above stated.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

The iron is laid to the end OF the
grade.
Work viii begin in few days on the
passenger depot at Sturgis.
Mr.. Fitch gave permission to Voor-
hees and Miller to build warehouse on
the depot grounds. They will build a
house 30x100, and engage in general
storage and forwarding business.
r. E. Grimshaw will build a large
coal house, making this place his general
headquarters.
The Northwestern Transportation
company will remove their warehouses
here from Rapid.
Ed. Cuthbertson also contemplates
rebuilding here.
ALI warehouse buildings will be put
up on the spur running northwest
through the Con,stock ground.
Sturgis is getting to the front without
a boom.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

Wood taken On subscription.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-11-02

Miss Eliza PAUL gave an exhibition at
the close of the fall term of her school in
district %, last Friday. First prizes
were awarded to Miss Kate Elliot for
penmanship and to Miss Daisy E. Hart
mansfor spelling. The patrons of the
school are generally pleased with the
progress pupils have made under tho
tutorship Of Miss PAUL. The exhibition
was a great SUCCESS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
HORRIBLE.

A document was sent down to
Charleston signed by 81 Mounds
vile democrats praying the Senate
to reject Colonel Peck; because be
is not in accord with the Democratic
party. In other words if Col. Peek
would buy supplies Of Republican
cheaper than he could of a Demo
crat and did so, thus taking tDe
profits--and immense ones-ir0m
democrat, then he is not /" in accord
with his party This isplain truth
Anyone who labors to keep down
the expense of our over.burdened
State is not in accord with Democ-
racy. Their plan is to heap on an
the expenses possible. Outside oil
this charge and its reiteratlons the
paper contains nothing. These ol
Democrats think the public instltu-
tions should be run solely IN inc
interest of the Democratic party,
and they presume that the state
Senate is composed of the same
kind of narrow minded partisan
bigots as themselves Moandsfi"0
Herald.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
THE MARTINSBURG HERALD, SATURDAY. MAY IA, Is
Railroads.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.
On and after Sunday, March 18th, 1887, trains
will run as follows: STANDARD Time)
EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martipsburg at Is m
Bedington 40, Falling Waters z AZ. williams.
port Station co. Hagerstown 8 %, Chambers
burg Is Carlisle 10 25, arrive at Harris'g IL Is
Phila. 3 Is pm.
Mail Express Train leaves Martinsburg al
% pm. Bedington 40, Falling Waters 347. Will
Transport Station w. Hagerstown 20. Cham
bersburg Is. Carlisle . % arrive at HARRISBURG
at Is,
WESTWARD,
N. o. Express leaves Harrisburg at rs q,
~, Carlisle IS, Chambersburg 8 50, arrives at
Hagerstown at 7 40, Williamsport Station s.
81, Falling Waters IS, Bedington Of. Mar
tinsburg %.
Mail leaves Harrisburg at As a M, Carlisle
IS. Chambersburg 80, arrive at Hagerstown
at 10 40, Williamsport Station IL 90, Falling Wa
tiers IL IL, Bedington IL 20, Martinsbarg Ii 35
Fast Line leaves Harrisburg at 8 45. Car
Isle 35, Chambersburg 5 So Hagerstown 10,
Williamsport Station 90, Falling Waters l3
Bedington 20. arrives at Martinsburg IS pm.
w. A. GARD, Agt. j. +. BOYD, Supt
III. A. RIDDLE. General Passenger ACT.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
& OHIO RAILROAD.
Time table in effect Jan. 80, 1887.
A NJ


EASTWARD.
Train No 4 from Chicago and st. Louis leaves
arrives at Baltimore so m, leaves Baltimore
8 As m, arrives at Philadelphia II sop m.
Train No from Pittsburg, leaves Pittsburg
8 % p m, Cumberland so a m, Martinsburg
OF a m, Washington 90 a M arrives at Balti-
more 80 a m.
No li6 mixed train leaves Martinsburg 6 20 a
NJ, Except SundayD connects for Winchester.
HagerStown and Frederick.
Train No ", except Sunday,) leaves Mar
tinsburg Ii m, via main line, stops at all
stations, connects for Valley Branch, Hagers-
Train No 2, limited from st. Louis and Gin
cinnati, leaves Martinsburg Il IS m, WASH
Train No IS, Baltimore and way stations, via
meets for Winchester, Hagerstown and Fred.
erick.
Train No 8, limited from Chicago and Pitts.
burg. leaves Martinsburg 20 m, Washington
rs p m, arrives at Baltimore 80 p m, leaves
Baltimore 8 IS IN. arrives at Philadelphia
m.
Train No 5, limited from Philadelphia to
Chicago and Pittsburg, leaves Philadelphia
NJ. Baltimore 10 30 m. Washington II IS a
m, Martinsburg l 40 p u.
Train No l. limited to Cincinnati and St.
Louis. leaves Philadelphia 10 IS IN, Balti-
more 30 IN, Washington 80 p IN. Martins
Train No !. Pittsburg Express, Martinsburg
Il 0s p m, arrives at Cumberland / 20 m,
PltlSDufg 90 q m.
Train No 8, Cincinnati, Chicago and st.
Louis, leaves Philadelphia 40 m, Balti-
more m, Washington 10 10 p IN, Martins
burg l22 am.
Train No IS, daily except Sunday, Baltimore
to Grafton, Martinsburg u 25 p M stops at all
stations and connects for Romney.
Mixed train 1i7, daily, leaves Martinsburg
SO a m, connects for Romney and stops at all
stations.
No lbs, leaves 10 a IN, stops at all stations.
except Sunday.
Accommodation for Cherry Run leaves 30
p M, except Sunday. j. Il. MARTIN, Agent.
w. NJ. CLEMENTS, Gen. Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The Register howled with joy at
its enterprise in publishing the SEQ
field letter some months ago. u
turns out that Shelton Roger, oil
Barbour county, purloined the letter
from Minear's house. He says he
got $50 for it and was promised an
annual pass over the b. & o. by
John Mikegraw, the Revenue Col
lectOr.--E GIle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
w ESTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

Time Table in effect March IL, 1887. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. EASTWARD.
Leave MAJ .insburg, &C. V. r. R.,) 7 Is a IN,
Hagerstown % a m, ar Mechanistown 0S,
Frederick IS, York II IS, Westminster 10 Is,
Baltimore IL 40 q IA.
Leave Hagerstown for Baltimore 90 Mp
80 p M, for Chambersburg, Waynesbore. and
Shippensburg I'LL 90 m and 90 ON.
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore 40 m, Westminster so,
Mechanicsburg 81 q IN, arrive Hagerstown T.
IS, MartinsburgII Is a m.
Leave Baltimore 90 q m and 90 D m. arrive
Hagerstown II 10 and 10 IN. Leave Ship
pensburg 10 M Is and2 50 pm, Chambers
45 MI 4S and 25 p m, Waynesbero rs
m, q and Of p m, arrive Hagerstown $780,
m, 3 rs and 90 p IN.
b. II. GRISWOLD, ]. M. HOOD,
General Ticket Agent. Gen1 Manager.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
BALTIMORE AND HARRISBURG R. R.

Change of schedule June 18th, 1886,
Trains from Pittsburg, New York, Philadel-
phia, make connection at Hillen Station, Bal
timore. at % m, and m, through cars,
for Hanover and Gettysburg and points on
Hanover junction road, Frederick Division
Penn. X. r.. East Berlin Branch, and Gettys-
burg and Harrisburg road.
Trains for Baltimore, Washington Pittsburg
Philadelphia. New York, and points on ali
branches, leave Gettysburg at 10 a m and 25
Frederick Division Penn. r r, and branch OF
Northern Central II n. and at Emory Grove
for points on w. NJ. R.
Trains on G. V. r. X. connect at Carlisle
with the Gettysburg and Harrisburg R. Il.
Passengers to and from Washington will
II. ID. SCOTT, Agent, JOSEPH LEIB, Agent
Gettysburg, Pa. Hanover, Pa.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

1t is now believed that DIR. Charles
Bruil, who committed suicide in jail
at Dodgeville, Wis, was none other
than DR.. John Bender, Jr., a mem
Der of the notorious Bender gang OF
murderers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

HORNER'S TAR SALVE has been in use
for One Hundred Years, but has been confined
to few persons, and its value was never ex-
tended beyond a few ancient families. Re.
Gently the Receipt was purchased from an es-
teemed and venerable old lady by the present
proprietors and manufacturers, who desire to
send its healing influence to q broad field of
labor, to be blessed by thousands and miiiions
The undersigned are sole proprietors and
manufacturers and use trade mark, The
public may be assured we will use in the man
ufaoture OF -
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Internal Revenue Collector Miller
is talked OF as Democratic canal-
date for governor of West Virginia
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17
Origin of the Word doodle.

The criminal prosecutions that have
been carried on of late against dishonest
members of the New York Board of AL
dermen in office at the time the Broad
way railway steal was accomplished,
has made the word doodle" popular.
and given it permanent place in the
vocabulary of American slang. The
price paid to secure the adoption of the
scheme was STYLED doodle" and those
who shared in It's distribution as Il
reward for their votes were called
..boodlers." st. Louis and Chicago
have had their "boodle gangs" and
this class of worthless seem to be con-
stantly increasing. despite the punish
ment that is being melted out to Offend
ers by the law in New York and other
cities. The word doodle" is from the
old Dutch word boedel. meaning prop
erty or goods. The term furnishes a
striking instance of that deterioration
in words to which Archbishop French
called attention, boedel, like pagan and
villain, having at first had no evil
meaning.-St. Louis Globe-penaocra..
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

give me!'' cried Lady Pardock tearfully.
Il beg your pardon most humbly for so
mlsrepresenting you"
my dear Lady Pardock, please say no
more. am really glad that 1 was enabled
to render you service"
"a service / can never repay" she said.
Now, Jocelyn, go with Mrs. Farmer"
For once the child paused. Then he said
81 want Captain Armstrong to stay with
US always, mamma. We have plenty Of
money for Us all and such big house.
VIII you comel' he cried.
Il am afraid can not go for isng, Joce-
lyn," said he; not for always"
why not!'' said Lady Pardock, sudden
~. Then the blood rushed to her face, for
she perceived what construction might be
placed upon her words. She motioned me
to leave the room, and then / went out
with Sir Jocelyn until rain came on, when
came back
Captain Armstrong is going to be my
new papa" said Sir Jocelyn that evening
as he rushed into my room. SIS it not
splendid! Now he will tell me plenty Of
tales. Mamma is glad, too, for she kissed
MIN when he said he would stay with US,
and she never kisses any one but me-"
This was satisfactory. Next day Captain
Armstrong and Lady Paddock came to the
manor, and drove up in the new omnibus
alone. l came in cab with the heir and
luggage, and there were great rejoicings
when the engagement was announced at
Cardewe manor.
$50 you cared for him all the time dear!"
said Mrs. Cardewe to Lady Pardock.
Ibid" replied the radiant young widow,
HE is the best and brayest man in the
world. n-Cdss,N
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17
PRETTY GOOD WORLD.
Some of the Baseiess Charges Made
Against 1t by Chronic Busybodfes.

Some of the Baseiess Charges Made
Against 1t by Chronic Busybodies.
There are a great many charges
made against the world, from which
each accuser regularly excerpts him.
self For instance. some people think
it is very censorious world. So you
will find your friend. Mrs. Thorn ,son,
calling it every day in her life, seeing
that she is widow upon whom many
set eyes of watchfulness. lest some day
she should steal unperceived into q
second matrimonial engagement.
Mrs. Thompson does not recollect
that she occasionally takes obserya-
tons of the goings on of the Misses
Smith. band of young milliners, who
live opposite to her. Were you to call
upon these same Misses Smith, you
would probably find them also COM
planning that it is a censorious world
meaning that they feel themselves ex-
posed to Mrs. Thompson's observation,
but altogether unconscious that they
talk nothing but scandal for at least
three hours every day.
Another lady speaks of the world as
an evil-thinking world, and maintains
that the worst construction is put by it
upon every thing that is not quite as
clear as daylight. She means that she
has heard that her attentions to Mrs.
johnson, who has so many fine young
sons, have been misunderstood. She
does not say any thing of her having
conjectured that her neighbor. Miss
Fairplay, was keeping improper COM
panY, in consequence of seeing her
walking one day with young man.
who proved to be her brother, sailor
newly returned from 4 long voyage.
The world is also called Il cold and
heartleSs world. Every one becomes
convinced of this when. falling into a
few trifing difficulties, he goes about
making an endeavor to borrow hun
dred dollars.
Another charge which is made against
the world is that it is very deceitful
world. Mrs. Higgins became deeply
iii )l cSScu Will liliS lucd VIGIL Slic us
covered that Miss Tins, who had
visited her as friend for several
years, and seemed sincerely attached
to her, made practice of telling all
her secrets, and ridiculing her in every
point. Mrs. Higgins forgot that she
had not a single friend about whose
faults she did not speak quite candidly
on all occasions when they were not
themselves present.
And so it goes, from one charge to
another. Our poor old world is as
sailed on every side; and yet the fact
is, that taken all in all, it is very
good world, and the very best one that
any body has any personal knowledge
of.-M. Y. Ledger.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17
A FRATERNAL TRIBUTE.

Brother Ned
Is home from college,
And his head
So full of knowledge
= mai really It's effort to adjust his Derby
hat.
Full OF boating. full OF racing
fuu OF baseball. steeple chasing.
Boxing, football, hare and hounds,
Sutfng up the monstroUs bell weighing many,
many pounds,
And all that,
He can leap,
And he can tumble;
In his sleep
He talks Of tumble"
Half back, touch down" "cushion caroms,"
''sets-to," going out on strike
Umpire's ruling "even innings"
Exc his Coney Island winnings,
And he's followed by pup
That ut any time can go against its weight and
DO it up
Hit Ike.
Such is Ned,
My cultured brother;
College bred,
There's sure none other
Ian compete with him in classics-such as Wild
Olympian games.
He's boxer, he's runner.
He's short stop. he sa sumner,
Always leading, never led.
Is my short-haired, noseless, eaTless, broken
fingered brother Ned,
He is Fame's
Dick STEELE in omaha World.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

eF AM person VINO taxes L. paper re-
a-arIT from the Post-ofjce, whether directed
70 his name or whether he is q subscriber OF
not, is r6SponSi ole for the ply.
The courts have decided that refusing ~
take newspapers from the Post-ofice, or re
moving and leaving them uucalled for, L
oriIns TAcie evidence of LNrESTIoHAL ERAED
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

The fear that he would turn into a
dog when he died. and be owned by a
bad man, drove one Reynolds, of Vir-
ginia, to suicide
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-17

CHICAGO. March IL.
FLOUR-Cnchanged winter patents, 81 y D
$50; southern winter wheat -four, 81 75L4OO;
soft spring wheat patents. s4G1Gl4.25.
WHEAT-No spring, 7G5s 91Sc; No. 3 spring,
73c: No. , red, nominal
CORS-NO y AL. G3SILc
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-19

An Irishman was asked for his marriage
certificate. He lifted his hat, revealing large
scar on the head, evidently done by "A fiat iron
This evidence was 10 the point. Our certih-
Gates are the praises of those who have eX-
perienced wonderful cures by tho use of Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Salvation on is the greatest cure on earth
for pain. IL affords instant relief and speedy
cure TO all sufferers from rheumatism, neu-
ralgia, headache, sore throat, cuts, bruises,&c.
Price % cents.
Willie Miller, whom a jury In the
district court recently sentenced TO one
years imprisonment for petty theft, and
who recently escaped from the convict
camp, which Is very loosely guarded,
anyhow, WAS arrested last night by OFF,
Ger Jenull, for till tapping, and is In his
old quarters, In jail. He is an moor
rigible juvenile colored thief.
DIR. d. Powell, of Houston, has been
appointed by the governor 10 attend the
state militia to Washington. He Joined
the local rifles at that point.
The horses attached to Capt. Story's
hack. No. 40, were scared yesterday by
an engine. They ran away and were
stopped by colliding with beer wagon.
The hack was badly damaged.
Mr.. Emanuel Abrahams, the we'll
known wholesale grocer OF Military
plaza, returned last night from Hot
Springs, Ark, where he has spent a
month for pleasure and health. He IL
greatly improved In health, having
gained II pounds In weight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-19
HOTEL ARRIvALR

SOUTHERN HOTEL-Captain J p Moore, Fort
Worth; John L. Rutledge, Helena; James II
David, Corpus Christie G Barber and @ j
BoObbe. Gonzales: John Shuler Helena; p
Mcconnell, Menardville; Thomas o Murphy,
A 5 Gage, Fort Davis; A Houston, Con
zales; W K WitherspoOn, SandersOn, k Nc
DOugall, SandersOn.
MENGER HOTEL.-Ge0 Sturges Boston; c
Keller, Cuero; Hickey, Austin; } W Col
win, Dallas; l. d VOak, st Louis; II Burnes,
San Marcos + V Walker, city; L Haynes, La
redo; " W BTaSeton, Waco; GrOak, Chi
cagO; T G Morris, + II Miller, Austin; Mrs
Hale, Luling; 5 n PiCkins Palestine; Mrs NJ
Roe, Dallas.
MANCHKE HOTEI.-W W Bell, Shreveport; II
Seligmann, Marion; 7 o Simpson, L II Gilbers,
George II Cheeseman, II Cheeseman, II T.
kleeman and 4 l. Watson of Eagl Pass; Mrs
o Fry and J G Fry of FlatoniO; VIM Schmitt,
CuerO; w II Nichols and wife, Miss NJ. T..
Nichols, Master A Nichols, and W II Nichols,
jr., Galveston; Tom Taylor and NJ Reed,
Uvalde; Emil Guenther Laredo; Paul Fine
gay, Louisiana, + 7 Marshal and f. NJ ReynOld,
Galveston; @ H Fisher, Waco.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-19
A MINE OF MARBLE.
This Is What the Beckman Boys Now
Own.

This Is What the Beckman Boys Now
own.
Messrs. Charles and Joe BeckmGn,
weil-known young men Of this city, have
a recently discovered bonanza on land
owned by them IA miles from San An
tonic, which is not ephemeral, but as
lasting as the hills themselves In which
the bonanza is found. When the San
Antonio and Arkansas Pass railway was
pushing its wav to BOerne, the Beck
mans gave the railway the right-Of-way
through their land, they holding some
thing in the neighborhoOd Of 1900 acres
directly in the line OF the road. In blast
ing the rock for "A passage for the road,
peculiar hard rock was thrown out,
which. on closer examination, proved to
be the finest kind OF pure white marble,
and further Investigations showed that
the supply WAS practically mex
haustable. The Messrs. BeCkman have
since then quarried some OF the stone
and have had specimens OF il polished
and tested as to its fineDess and crush
ing qualities. 1t has answered every
test thoroughly and proves 1t Is OF the
finest quality. They are now making
arrangements to open the quarries and
supply San Antonio with this fine build
ing stone and have forwarded speci-
mems to Washington that it may
be tested there, and II pre-
ferred by the authorities, It will
be used in building the new federal
courthouse and poStoflice. Offers from
capitalists have been made to the own
ers, but they have plenty OF capital to
back them and propose to work their
mine themselves.
Another project on foot by them is to
establish lime kilDs at the quarries and
by burning the marble, supply san
Antonio and other places with fine
white lime that will nearly equal plaster
OF Paris.
Marble, in its strict sense, is rock
crystalized in a sacchsroidal manner,
having the fracture OF loaf sugar, and is
composed OF carbonate OF lime. either
almost pure, when the color is white, or
combined with oxide of iron or other
impurities, which give various colors
to 1t.